The Courtright Memorial Library contains approximately 250,000 volumes, both physical and digital, and study areas including sensory study rooms, group study rooms, and individual study rooms. Rooms and areas can be reserved through the online FMX system for events and individual use.
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Welcome to Your Library!
Library Building Highlights
Other Departments in the Library Building
📚 Welcome to Your Library!
The library is the home to the Academic Support Center, the Center for Teaching and Leaning, the OtterBean Cafe (Starbucks coffee and on-the-go style food), as well as classrooms and offices. The building was built in 1972 with a new entrance and additional classrooms added in 2005. The building has 60,653 square feet spread over four floors.
There are librarians and reference tutors available for reference help, both drop-in and by appointment. There is also a digital chat service available on the library website for remote reference help.
Library of Congress System
The Courtright Memorial Library uses the Library of Congress system for the majority of their materials, which means all the materials have letters and numbers for their call number according to the standardized Library of Congress system. The juvenile materials are classified according to the Dewey Decimal Classification system. Library workers can assist users with finding books in the stacks. The Courtright Memorial Library offers an online catalogue that users can use to look up books, articles, databases, journals, and other materials.
⭐ Library Building Highlights
Computer Labs
The Courtright Memorial Library hosts five computer labs that are available for students, staff, and faculty to use. Two classroom labs are located on the second floor, one open lab is located on the second floor, one lab is located on the first floor, and one lab is located on the lower level.
Book Nook
The Westerville Public Library and the Courtright Memorial Library have collaborated to create the Book Nook. The Book Nook allows Otterbein community members to have access to a selection of popular fiction materials from the Westerville Public Library without having to leave campus.
Noise Levels
Each floor of the library features a different noise level suited for different studying needs. The first floor is the loudest floor and is suited for hangouts and meetings. The second floor is well suited for group work and conversations. The third floor is the silent floor and is meant for individual study spaces. The lower level is meant to have soft conversation and small group and individual study space.
Bikes and Equipment Checkout
In addition to book and movies, the Courtright Memorial Library offers equipment collections and kits that users can check out. The equipment includes but is not limited to calculators, bikes, board games, binoculars, self-care equipment, phone chargers, recording equipment, and projectors.
OhioLink and OPAL
Otterbein University Courtright Memorial Library is a member of the OPAL, OhioLink, and SearchOhio consortia, allowing Otterbein members to have access to items owned by OPAL, OhioLink and SearchOhio libraries across the state in addition to the items owned by Otterbein University Courtright Memorial Library. These items can be requested and picked up at the Courtright Memorial Library. Additionally, items can be requested from libraries across the country and around the world through InterLibrary Loan.
University Archives and Digital Commons
The University Archive maintains the recorded history of Otterbein University through documents, photographs, artifacts, and publications of the student, faculty, staff, administration, and alumni of the university. Archives access is by appointment only. A digital repository of archival items and student and staff publication are available through the Digital Commons. The Digital Commons website can be found here.
🌟 Other Departments in the Library Building
Academic Support Center
The Academic Support Center (ASC) helps students develop and strengthen the skills necessary for academic success. We support student learning through: tutoring, teaching, disability services, and academic coaching. All services are free for Otterbein students. Please contact us to request a tutor or learn more about the ASC by stopping by Courtright Memorial Library 226 (on the second floor), calling 614.823.1610, emailing AcademicSupport@otterbein.edu, or visiting the ASC website at www.otterbein.edu/asc.
Disability Services
The University has a continuing commitment to disability inclusion (e.g., learning disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and chronic or temporary medical conditions). Disability Services (DS) helps to facilitate reasonable accommodations, provides referrals to students interested in exploring a potential diagnosis, and assists students and faculty to minimize barriers for an accessible educational experience. If you need accommodations or guidance, please contact DS at DisabilityServices@otterbein.edu as soon as possible or visit www.otterbein.edu/ods for more information.
OtterBean Café
The OtterBean Cafe offers specialty Starbucks coffee drinks, snacks, sandwiches, salads, juice, pop, and other quick order items to students. The OtterBean accepts Cardinal Dollars, cash or credit cards.
Center for Teaching and Learning
The Center for Teaching & Learning provides professional development and support for Otterbein instructors to enhance the student learning experience.
